Whole world has affirmed Ruto's presidency - DP Gachagua

We're having two heads of state every week, there has never been such international recognition."

In Summary
  • The DP added that the Kenya Kwanza government is on course to deliver its mandates to Kenyans, and will ensure everything goes well as the president is focused. 
  • This month alone, Ruto has hosted at least three leaders at State House, Nairobi, the latest being Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong who met him today. 
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of fishing boats for various Beach Management Units in Nyali, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of fishing boats for various Beach Management Units in Nyali, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Image: DPPS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his joy following numerous visits of world leaders to the country. 

Gachagua said there has never been such international recognition of a Kenyan President since independence. 

"The whole world has affirmed President William Ruto. We are having two heads of state every week, there has never been such international recognition of a President of Kenya since Independence," he said. 

The DP added that the Kenya Kwanza government is on course to deliver its mandates to Kenyans, and they will ensure everything goes on well as the President is focused. 

This month alone, Ruto has hosted at least three leaders at State House, Nairobi, the latest being Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong who met him today. 

The two leaders signed a bilateral cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOUs) during the meeting.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio visited State House on May 3 and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in the country on May 5. 

Fumio and Ruto held talks centred on areas of cooperation in health, food security and economy. 

The discussion between Scholz and the Head of State touched on renewable energies, as Germany is considering Kenya a key economic partner.

Ruto was in Berlin on March 27, where he held trade and bilateral talks with Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.

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